7 monsoon fashion must-haves with your favourite celebrity's stamp of approval

It's easy to romanticise the monsoon when you're looking at it through rose-tinted glasses (or windows) but the scene that greets you on the streets is full of dilemmas, your OOTD being the biggest one of them. Looking effortlessly classy and chic is usually only one or two fashion tricks away, but when it rains out, even the runway-approved models struggle to look stylish. Wet hair, splotchy clothes, big umbrellas, and heavy raincoats, none of it screams chic or fashionable.

As the rain showers descend upon us in Mumbai and other parts of India, finding the right dressing options has become a necessity. Hours are spent scrolling the net for the best monsoon rainproof essentials. But can monsoon dressing be done right? The answer is a loud, resounding,  yes. Switch heavy fabrics like denim, leather, and wool for cotton, rayon, and nylon that are quick to dry. In addition, put on your heavy jeans and white shirts in the back of the closet, and instead invest in these 7 celebrity-approved wardrobe essentials that will help you ace the monsoon style. 

7 CELEB-APPROVED MONSOON FASHION MUST-HAVES

1. Clogs 

The ickiness of monsoon starts with the wet and heavy feeling in the feet, thanks to heavy, water-soaked shoes and wet socks. Enter clogs, a practical and stylish choice for the monsoon season. The water-resistant shoes are breathable and comfortable, and are also easy to clean. 

2. Capri Pants 

Corporate chic? check. Comfortable? check.  Monsoon Friendly? Check. Shorter than traditional pants, longer than traditional shorts and capri pants are perfect for monsoon; these pants can be styled with a variety of tops, shirts, blazers, and a lot more. Ditch the heaviness of denim for the light and breezy feel of capri pants. 

3. Long Raincoats

Quintessential rainy-season essential, a long rain jacket goes a long way.  A long rain jacket in a solid colour like black or brown can elevate all and any outfits without compromising on the style quotient. 

4. Loose dresses 

When it comes to curating a daily wardrobe for monsoon, light and breathable loose dresses are your best pick, as they will dry quickly and not cling to your body, reducing the risks of catching a cold or worse. 

5. Layering

If you are someone who is quick to catch a cold even at the slightest change in the weather, layering is your best bet. By layering your outfit, you will keep staying warm even if you get caught in the rain; plus, you always have the option of removing any wet clothes once indoors, saving you from sitting in your office in wet clothing while the AC is on full blast for 8+ hours.

6. Flip-Flops 

Another shoe to invest in or a cute yet practical outfit for the monsoon is flip-flops. Shoes and sneakers are no match for the Indian rain; in such weather, flip-flops are your best bet to pull off a chic outfit without the monsoon raining on your parade. 

7. Denim Shorts 

Planning to run errands on a busy rainy day? Ditch the long pants for a pair of shorts that can keep you going all day without feeling like you are drowning in the Indian rain. 

Edited by Sabrina Mathews